Coordinator, Construction Services

Defence Construction Canada
Cold Lake, AB

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Job details

2 days ago

Skills

Computer operation
Engineering
English
Contracts
Construction experience
College diploma
Communication skills

Full job description

Who Can Apply?:

Internal (DCC Employees) and External (General Public)

Salary Range:

$69,578 - $90,451

Employment status:

Continuing

Flexible work option:

Hybrid (3 days/week)

Term Length:

Security Level:

Reliability

Language Requirement:

English Essential

Closing Date:

24/08/2026

Country:

Canada

If you’re experienced in contract oversight and management, partnership building, and supporting safe, efficient project delivery, we’d like to meet you.

Defence Construction Canada (DCC) is a trusted partner of the Government of Canada and the Canadian construction industry since 1951, providing infrastructure and environmental solutions that support national defence at home and abroad. DCC is proud to be the first federal, and only government, organization recognized as a Gold Seal Employer under the Canadian Construction Association’s Construction Management Certification Program, proof of our commitment to excellence and professional development.

We’re looking for a Coordinator, Construction Services who thrives in a fast-paced environment, someone skilled in contract administration, communication, and risk management—ready to support infrastructure projects for our Client-Partner. By becoming a DCC team member, you will have the opportunity to deliver infrastructure solutions that support Canada’s troops and the defence of the country.

The Coordinator, Construction Services, manages and administers low-complexity construction, professional services and service contracts to ensure compliance with contract requirements. The incumbent may provide support under the functional direction of a contract coordinator on higher complexity contracts. The incumbent engages in daily discussions and negotiations with contractors and the Client-Partners about quality of work, interpretation of contract documents, scope changes, progress claim reviews and other issues. The incumbent addresses contract management risks within delegated authority and complies with service line requirements.

KEY AND PERIODIC ACTIVITIES
The duties and responsibilities listed below are representative but not all-inclusive:
Primary

Manage and administer contracts to ensure compliance with contractual requirements
Coordinate and solve day-to-day contractual problems
Monitor and control schedules
Liaise with Client-Partner representatives (e.g. on contract-related problems and risks)
Maintain site activity records (e.g. photos, activity reports), as required
Assess, negotiate and issue contract change orders
Develop and maintain effective relationships within DCC, and with industry, the Client-Partners and/or stakeholders
Ensure quality standards are met, in line with corporate and Client-Partner expectations

Other

Ensure health and safety, industrial security and environmental compliance
Carry out financial control for contracts
Coordinate consultant construction review and third-party testing
Manage contract risk
Other duties as assigned

SKILLS
General and Specific Knowledge

Best practices, methods, trends and legislation in construction
Construction products and materials
Project, contract and risk management principles
Health and safety management

Formal Education and/or Certification(s) and Experience

Minimum: college diploma in engineering, applied science or related field with approximately two years’ relevant experience, or the equivalent

Abilities

Use applicable computer software and operating systems
Interpret drawings and specifications
Apply project, contract and risk management techniques to construction and consultant contracts

DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP

Provide functional advice and guidance to employees and to Client-Partners

WORKING CONDITIONS

Typical construction site environment; incumbent is required to wear basic safety equipment
Some work may be in a typical office environment with occasional travel

Cold Lake
The City of Cold Lake is located in Alberta’s Lakeland and nestled on the shore of Alberta’s seventh largest lake. The area is known for its many pristine lakes and forests which offer excellent camping, fishing, water sports, and many other recreational activities. Cold Lake also has modern recreation and sport facilities, a nearby alpine ski hill, as well as urban and rural trail systems. Defence Construction Canada (DCC) Cold Lake is located at 4 Wing which is an air force base operated by the Royal Canadian Air Force and home to Western Canada’s fighter jets. The Cold Lake air base is known as Canada’s busiest fighter base and the 1.17-million-hectare Cold Lake Air Weapons Range provides opportunity for Canadian and International Air Force training. Working at DCC Cold Lake offers opportunities to support in planning, construction, and maintenance of the infrastructure for the airfield runways, ramp, and hangars as well as other supporting facilities and utilities at both the base and the nearby air weapons range.

To begin a career with Defence Construction Canada (DCC), you must be a Canadian Citizen or a permanent resident of Canada. As a condition of employment with DCC, a minimum reliability security status clearance is required and some roles may require secret security status clearance.

DCC is responsible for the Personnel Security Clearance process. Typically to be eligible for a "Reliability" clearance, you must have five years of verifiable background information and to be eligible for a "Secret" clearance, you must have 10 years of verifiable background information. The process usually involves reference inquiries, verification of qualifications, criminal records checks, and credit checks (as required) and may require fingerprints. For more information about obtaining a security clearance, please review the Standard on Security Screening.

The appropriate security clearance is a condition of employment and it is the candidate’s or employee’s responsibility to ensure, they are able to obtain and maintain their required security level clearance to begin or continue their employment with DCC. Failure to obtain or maintain, the appropriate level of security clearance means either the candidate or employee will not receive a job offer, the conditional offer will be rendered null and void or their employment will be terminated with cause. A thorough security clearance process will be applied to all candidates or employees considered for an appointment; this process includes inquiries, verifications and assessments regarding matters such as, but not limited to:

criminal record checks

reference checks

previous employment

open source checks

credit/financial status

DCC's Code of Business Conduct (Code) is a condition of employment. It serves to enhance public confidence in the integrity of DCC Employees and provides clarity to Employees on a number of issues, including real or perceived conflicts of interest. Before applying to this (or any) position at DCC, candidates shall familiarize themselves with the Code, because new employees are required to certify that they have read, understood, and agreed to observe the Code upon commencing work at DCC. Employees are further required to review their obligations under the Code and notify the President's Office of any changes in their circumstances at the earliest possible opportunity, and to complete the Annual Update once a year.

Be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace!

Roles at DCC will require security at various levels including Reliability, Secret, Top Secret and for Canadian Eyes Only (proof of Citizenship required). While we welcome applications to our roles who are not Canadian citizens who are eligible to work in Canada and have at least 5 years of verifiable background information, selection will depend on the specific role’s requirements.

At DCC, we are committed to ensuring everyone has a voice and can be their authentic selves in our workplace. We actively encourage applications from all, including but not limited to, women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and members of the LGBTQ2+ community.

DCC’s goal is to provide barrier-free access to employment opportunities and workspaces for employees and candidates. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. Should you require accommodation, please email [email protected].

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